
Hop on the ICC from Olney and train BJJ, Muay Thai or MMA in Gaithersburg. Kids and first-timers are welcome, and your first week is free. Serving Olney and all of Montgomery County, MD.
Olney has a lot to love, from shows at the Olney Theatre Center to weekends at Olney Manor Recreational Park. If you or your kids want to pick up a martial art, a top-level academy is closer than you might think. Olney is a busy, family-friendly community in eastern Montgomery County, Maryland.
Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy is about 18 minutes away. The fastest route takes the ICC (MD-200, a toll road) west to I-370, then Frederick Avenue into Gaithersburg. You'll learn from Max Gimenis, an IBJJF World Champion and UFC fighter, and co-owner Eric Philcox, a black belt under Max.
We teach real beginners every week. Kids ages 3 to 12 have their own program, adults can start in Fundamentals, and everyone gets a free 7-day trial.

From Olney, get on MD-200 West (the ICC). It's a toll road, so have E-ZPass or Pay-by-Plate ready.
The ICC turns into I-370 West. Take exit 2 for Frederick Avenue (MD-355).
Follow Frederick Avenue about 1.8 miles to 220 Girard St, Suite H, around 10.7 miles total. Park in the large lot and head to the back of the building.





Max Gimenis is an IBJJF World Champion and a UFC heavyweight. Train under him and our black belts, whatever your level. That's world-class instruction without leaving Montgomery County.
You don't need to be fit or flexible to start. Those come from training. Our coaches meet you where you are.
Busy family? Kids classes start after school and adult classes run into the evening, with early, lunchtime and weekend options too.
Have a different question? Call (410) 695-3400 or email cultureofjiujitsu93@gmail.com.
About 10.7 miles, or roughly 18 minutes using the ICC (a toll road). Without tolls, the drive takes a bit longer.
Yes. Every program starts with the basics. For your first class, wear athletic clothes with no zippers or jewelry, and bring water.
Kids ages 3–12 train in Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Little Roots and Big Roots). Adult BJJ is open to teens and adults.
Anywhere in the large lot at 220 Girard St. There's plenty of parking. Our door is around back, across from the fenced basketball court.
Most days of the week: kids after school, adults in the evening, and early-morning, noon and weekend classes. See our schedule page or call (410) 695-3400.
We welcome students from all over Montgomery County, Maryland, including Aspen Hill, Laytonsville and Derwood. The full list of towns we serve is just below.
Our students come from all around Montgomery County, including:
Gaithersburg · Germantown · Rockville · North Potomac · Montgomery Village · Derwood · Darnestown · Clarksburg · Boyds · Poolesville · Laytonsville · Damascus · Potomac · Washington Grove · Bethesda · North Bethesda · Aspen Hill · Wheaton · Silver Spring
Come see the mats for yourself. Call (410) 695-3400 or tap below for a free 7-day trial pass, and we'll help you pick your first class.
Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy
220 Girard Street, Suite H Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: (410) 695-3400
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Serving Montgomery County, MD: Gaithersburg, MD · Germantown · Rockville · North Potomac · Montgomery Village · Derwood · Darnestown · Clarksburg · Boyds · Poolesville · Olney · Laytonsville · Damascus · Potomac · Washington Grove · Bethesda · North Bethesda · Aspen Hill · Wheaton · Silver Spring
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